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08/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Bright green coriander contains an array of medicinal oils with proven health benefits

Coriander and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a bright green herb that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Usually grown worldwide for its aromatic leaves and seeds, studies have determined that coriander also offers various health benefits. The health benefits and uses of coriander Coriander seeds have various types of volatile oils with confirmed health benefits. […]

08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Spearmint’s antibacterial properties prove useful against food-borne pathogens

A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known for its […]

08/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Borage seed oil found to mitigate effects of radiation therapy on the liver

Also known as starflower, borage (Borago officinalis) is an herbaceous flowering plant most known for being the source of borage oil. Like many other plant-based oils, borage oil contains a powerful anti-inflammatory compound known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); however, borage oil is unique in that its GLA content is remarkably high. With this in mind, […]

09/15/2015 / By Greg White

Top 10 essential oils to improve your health without pharmaceuticals

Did you know that essential oils have been used for thousands of years to alleviate a variety of ailments, well before the advent of pharmaceutical drugs? Essential oils are highly concentrated oils that have been extracted from natural sources such as flowers, seeds, bark and plants. Each one has its own set of special properties. […]

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